There's a deadly truth about bad management that many companies prefer not to talk about. The relentless pressure for profits and growth in many large companies has created a culture of toxic management.

The destructive management style of such companies is characterized by a pattern of demeaning, coercive, and manipulative behaviors that create a poisonous work environment. Managers prioritize their own needs over the well-being of their teams, often driven by deep-seated insecurities, personality disorders, or a ruthless desire for power.

Their actions can manifest in various ways: belittling subordinates, hoarding credit, blaming others for failures, fostering a culture of fear and intimidation. Such managers may be overtly aggressive and bullying, or they may operate through more subtle means like micromanagement, gaslighting, and passive-aggression. Regardless of their specific tactics, the hallmark of such management is the consistent erosion of trust, morale, and productivity within the team. Left unchecked, the corrosive behavior can........

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